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Browse through our collection of news, perspectives and webinars to gain a deeper understanding of the Innovate UK Business Connect culture and sector intelligence.

AI Adoption Clinic - A collaborative workshop on hazards and risk mitigation best practices for responsible AI Adoption
Event
21/05/2025 London

AI Adoption Clinic - A collaborative workshop on hazards and risk mitigation best practices for responsible AI Adoption

This hands-on workshop brings together UK regulators, innovators, and industry organisations to share actionable best practices in developing effective governance strategies for AI adoption.

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Farming Futures R&D - Low Emissions Farming Consortium Building and Q&A
Event
08/05/2025 Online

Farming Futures R&D - Low Emissions Farming Consortium Building and Q&A

Join us online to find out more about the Farming Futures R&D Fund: Low Emissions Farming funding competition which opens on 5 May 2025. This event will provide the opportunity to answer your questions and find potential partners to apply with.

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Local Authority journey for net zero innovation adoption
perspectives
21/04/2025

Local Authority journey for net zero innovation adoption

The Net Zero Innovation Adoption User Journey Framework is a practical roadmap designed to guide individuals and organisations on their journey towards adopting innovations and technologies to support their wider net zero objectives. Many local authorities struggle to navigate the complexities of adopting new innovations for net zero, unsure of where to start or how to proceed. The Net Zero Innovation Adoption User Journey Framework seeks to change that.

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Innovate UK materials and manufacturing vision refresh workshops
Event
29/04/2025 London | Manchester | Glasgow

Innovate UK materials and manufacturing vision refresh workshops

Join us to discuss your perspectives of the Innovate UK materials and manufacturing vision 2050 in preparation for the publication of the second edition.

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Bridging the gap - how the chemical industry and sustainable aviation fuel can drive net-zero
perspectives
17/04/2025

Bridging the gap - how the chemical industry and sustainable aviation fuel can drive net-zero

Dr Peter Clark, Head of Chemistry & Industrial Biotechnology at Innovate UK Business Connect

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Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards 2025
Event
28/10/2025 Manchester

Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards 2025

Join us in Manchester to mark 50 years of KTP where we will showcase the outstanding partnerships of today and reflect on the programme’s legacy in shaping the future of UK innovation.

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Firefly fuels Wizz Air with next-generation SAF
Case Study
16/04/2025

Firefly fuels Wizz Air with next-generation SAF

Firefly Green Fuels is an innovative UK company, developing a first-of-its-kind sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from sewage.

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Horizon Europe Hour - Financial Basics
Event
14/05/2025 Online

Horizon Europe Hour - Financial Basics

Innovate UK host Horizon Europe Hour webinars to provide a platform to connect directly with UK National Contact Points (NCPs) and ask specific questions you may have on Horizon Europe.

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Collaborative projects led to first-of-a-kind ultra-low carbon cement production facility in the UK
Case Study
16/04/2025

Collaborative projects led to first-of-a-kind ultra-low carbon cement production facility in the UK

Mevocrete: the journey of a collaborative research and development project leading to a deployed industrial-scale plant and private investment. The collaborative approach led by innovative SME Material Evolution, has been creating circular approaches for the manufacture of innovative concrete.

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How to spark UK innovation – insights from SSPP Challenge Director Paul Davidson
perspectives
15/04/2025

How to spark UK innovation – insights from SSPP Challenge Director Paul Davidson

Paul Davidson, director of UKRI’s Smart Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP), delivered by Innovate UK, reflects on his experiences after the completion of the SSPP Challenge and shares his insights on how to best support UK innovators, whatever the sector.

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